Deltona’s job market maintained its positive momentum in January 2024, defying national economic jitters with steady growth. While official data is still being finalized, preliminary reports and job listings paint a picture of a vibrant and expanding employment landscape.
Highlights:
- Job growth: Early indications suggest Deltona added new jobs in January, exceeding the national average.
- Unemployment rate: Unemployment remains low, sitting comfortably below the national rate.
- Wage growth: Average wages saw a modest increase compared to December 2023.
- Top industries: Leisure & Hospitality and Healthcare continue to drive job growth, fueled by tourism and an aging population.
What Industries and Occupations Grew:
- Leisure & Hospitality: Servers, Hotel Front Desk Associates, and Customer Service Representatives saw the highest job growth, capitalizing on peak tourist season.
- Healthcare: Registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals experienced job gains due to increasing healthcare needs.
- Other growing sectors: Retail, Construction, and Education also showed signs of job expansion.
What Industries and Occupations Shrank:
- Retail Sales: Retail Salespersons and Cashiers faced job losses, reflecting national trends in automation and changing consumer habits.
- Other shrinking sectors: Information Technology and Manufacturing saw limited job growth in January.
Compare to Same Month Last Year:
- Deltona’s job market outperformed 2023, adding more jobs year-over-year.
- This indicates economic resilience and the strength of the tourism industry.
Compare to Previous Month:
- Job growth remained steady compared to December 2023, suggesting sustained momentum.
Future Outlook:
- Experts predict continued job growth in Deltona throughout 2024.
- The tourism industry, healthcare sector, and growing population are expected to drive job creation.
10 Growing Occupations (Based on Job Listings):
- Registered Nurse
- Customer Service Representative
- Server
- Hotel Front Desk Associate
- Construction Laborer
- Teacher
- Cashier
- Retail Salesperson
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Truck Driver
10 Companies Hiring Now (Based on Job Boards):
- AdventHealth
- Walmart
- Publix Super Markets
- Volusia County Schools
- The Home Depot
- Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
- McDonald’s
- Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.
- Amazon
- Dollar General
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